The Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour
Overview
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Immerse yourself in the silence of the Atacama Desert and discover one of the most beautiful night skies on Earth. A short drive from San Pedro de Atacama, far from the village lights, millions of stars appear above you and the Milky Way stretches across the desert sky.
The Roofless Experience is a small-group astronomical experience that combines telescope observation, astronomical talk and a relaxed atmosphere under the stars. With 2 powerful 16” telescopes, you’ll observe stars, nebulae, star clusters and southern constellations as your guide explains the science and history behind the cosmos in an engaging and accessible way.
In between observations, relax under the stars with a glass of wine, hot chocolate or tea and rich snacks, warmed with warm blankets.
To complete the night, each guest receives a professional photo under the Atacama sky, capturing a unique memory under one of the most spectacular skies on the planet.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should dress warmly due to low temperatures, especially legs and feet
What To Expect
San Pedro de Atacama
The tour begins with the pick-up of passengers at the accommodation, this usually takes approximately 30 minutes, then we will move to our facilities about 7km outside of San Pedro where our guide will wait for them.
We will give you a brief welcome talk and take souvenir photographs. It is very important to come with warm, light-colored clothing. Afterwards we will have a short talk about astronomy related to star formation and the use of telescopes. Finally, we will use the 14-inch telescopes to discover the universe, where you can enjoy, depending on the date of your trip, different types of stars, nebulae, planets and other objects that will leave you speechless.
Options
PRIVATE UNIVERSE
Private tour More observation time Snacks with chocolate fondue Special photography session Pickup included
ENGLISH GROUP
1 photo per person Shared tour Snacks with hot drinks Pickup included
What‘s Included
Snack board with wine, hot chocolate or tea
Observation with 2 14-inch telescopes
1 professional photography per person
astronomy talk
Transportation to and from the lodge
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
552 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wanted to love this but…
Karodega,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Jonathan was a very enthusiastic guide. We loved his enthusiasm . We spent about an hour learning to take photos of the sky with our phones. Then we looked at stars in two telescopes. It was freezing. My recommendation is to wear tons of layers, a hat and gloves and be prepared to freeze. The only thing I would have liked is more instruction on the constellations before spending hours looking at stars in the telescopes. The food was a charcuterie board but we didn’t really get a chance to sit and eat it. If it is going to be a very cold night, I recommend that they provide extra blankets and maybe a fire. All in all they tried very hard to make it a nice experience but with the cold temps and ineffective itinerary, it was not great.
An incredible experience, we could not recommend this highly enough!
worldt896,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience, we could not recommend this highly enough. Jhonatan and his team were brilliant, their knowledge was brilliant and their passion was clear to see. The experience was split into two parts - the first section Jhonatan taught us how to take photos of the night sky, and also used a high quality set up to take profession photos of us with the milky way as the backdrop. The second section was all about educating us on the night sky and using two incredible telescopes to see various types of star and formation. This second section was accompanied by wonderful food and drink which we had been contacted about in advance to accommodate any preferences and dietary requirements. We wouldn't hesitate to book this again if we returned to the Atacama Desert.
A million stars!
melissaldean,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour company wants to make sure you have a good experience. They are very accommodating, very informative, and live what they do. The telescopes really add to the experience. Highly recommend!
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Connor F,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My favourite experience when visiting The Atacama Desert. Jhonatan was extremely passionate about the subject which resulted in a very detailed and engaging experience for all involved. If only more guides had this level of enthusiasm!! Would recommend this to anyone visiting San Pedro
Unmissable.
victorlborges,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, I recommend it to everyone!
Unexpectedly magical
mistfounder05,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was like fulfilling my childhood dream, to see the sky this vivid as per what the books have been discussing. Jhonatan was very knowledgeable in discussing the important bits about astrology in simple terms which has been the highlight for me and my partner along with the view as well, the perfect photo and the way he taught us how to capture the night sky are just bonuses. That magical moment under the twinkling night sky will definitely be one of the most romantic nights I’ve had in my life. That as a start of our Chilean tour definitely made us want to come back again soon. I can’t thank you enough team
Great experience! The...
Chris G,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! The host was very knowledgeable and i would recommend this experience to anyone in San Pedro de Atacama.
Creating Unforgettable Memories!
EBenAdventure,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing from start to finish. The staff was so knowledgeable about the night sky- viewing heavenly bodies through the telescopes were awesome. And of course the best part was the pictures- unforgettable experience and memory. Thank You!
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6dieterd,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! It was great to have such a passionated expert guide us through the sky. We were really lucky to have chosen Jonathan and his team and would definitely recommend them!
An evening stargazing
W1716DGmatthewr,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible night stargazing and was a pleasure to have a guide for the evening that was truly passionate about what he did, would highly recommend to anyone considering this.
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